Permobil F3 Corpus, User Manual

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F3 Corpus
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Weight limitations
The maximum user weight for your wheelchair is set forth in the
technical specifications section in this user manual. Operation
of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable
user weight can lead to personal injury and property damage,
including damage to the wheelchair, as well as voiding any
guarantee applicable to the wheelchair.
Do not carry passengers on the wheelchair. Doing so can lead
to personal injury and property damage, including damage to
the wheelchair.
CAUTION!
Prior to riding
In some instances, including where certain medical conditions
exist, users should practise operating their wheelchair under the
supervision of an assistant who is familiar with the operation of
the wheelchair and with the abilities and limitations of the user.
CAUTION!
Operation - slopes
When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed
with caution. Driving down a slope may shift the user’s centre of
gravity forward. If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would
like, stop the wheelchair by releasing the joystick and begin
descending again more slowly.
Avoid sudden stops or starts. Stop by releasing the joystick
rather than by turning the power off. Turning off the power while
the wheelchair is in motion will cause the wheelchair to stop
suddenly. Permobil recommends the use of securely fastened
positioning belts at all times.
When driving up a slope, try to keep moving at a steady speed.
Stopping and starting the wheelchair while moving up a slope
makes the wheelchair more difficult to control.
Do not drive up or down slopes with gradients greater than
those set forth in the technical specifications section of this
User’s Manual. There is a risk that the wheelchair will not
manoeuvre safely.
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